华盛顿州法案会让非选举产生的委员会 不经审判就撤除治安官 引起问责问题 Washington state bill would let unelected board remove sheriffs without trial, raising accountability concerns.

华盛顿州法案,即参议院第5974号法案,提议授权一个非选举产生的州委员会不经选举或审判而罢免当选的治安官,引发关于民主问责制的辩论。 A Washington state bill, Senate Bill 5974, proposes giving an unelected state board the authority to remove elected sheriffs without an election or trial, sparking debate over democratic accountability. 这项措施是第三次提出的,将把对治安官资格、培训和执法优先事项的控制从地方选民转移到州官员。 The measure, introduced for the third time, would shift control over sheriff qualifications, training, and law enforcement priorities from local voters to state officials. 反对者,包括Walla Walla县郡长和华盛顿州郡长协会都警告说,这威胁到地方自治和权力平衡。 Opponents, including the Walla Walla County Sheriff and the Washington State Sheriff’s Association, warn it threatens local autonomy and the balance of power. 虽然国王县已经任命了警长,但目前的召回程序仍然是对当选的警长的检查。 While King County already appoints its sheriff, the current recall process remains a check on elected sheriffs. 支持者认为,该法案将实现警长业务的标准化和现代化。 Supporters argue the bill would standardize and modernize sheriff operations. 在立法听证会期间,将邀请公众发表评论。 The public is invited to comment during legislative hearings.